Bigg Boss Season 19: A special episode will be telecasted a day prior to the launch on JioHotstar titled 'Agni Pariksha' – Breaking

Bigg Boss Season 19 is already creating waves as one of the most talked-about and eagerly anticipated editions of 2025. In an exciting new development, TellyChakkar has exclusively learned that a special episode will be telecasted a day before the launch.

Submitted by Ektaa Kumaran on Sat, 08/02/2025 - 12:00

MUMBAI: The excitement is building as the countdown begins for the return of Indian television’s most electrifying reality series — Bigg Boss Season 19.

With social media buzzing and fan anticipation reaching fever pitch, all eyes are now firmly set on what promises to be the most dramatic season yet.

Riding high on the phenomenal success of Season 18, the new instalment is expected to raise the bar even further, delivering a gripping mix of strategy, emotion, rivalry, and the raw, unscripted drama that has made Bigg Boss a cultural phenomenon.

The recently released promo has already given fans a taste of what’s to come, with host Salman Khan confirming this year’s provocative theme: Politics.

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In a bold shake-up to the format, contestants will now hold greater power inside the house—reshaping the dynamics of nominations, eliminations, and alliances.

In a fresh update, a source close to the production revealed exclusively to TellyChakkar that the makers have something special planned ahead of the premiere.

A high-octane curtain-raiser titled ‘Agni Pariksha’ will air on 23rd August 2025, serving as a prelude to the main show and offering a fiery glimpse into the season’s political theme and contestant line-up.

The official launch of Bigg Boss 19 is scheduled for 24th August 2025, with the digital premiere on JioHotstar at 9:00 PM, followed by the television telecast on COLORS TV at 10:30 PM.

With a fresh crop of contestants, a power-centric theme, and twists set to challenge every strategic move, Bigg Boss 19 is shaping up to be a six-month-long spectacle of manipulation, mind games, and mayhem.

Whether you’re a long-time follower or a first-time viewer, this season is bound to be unmissable.

Strap in—because the game of power is about to begin.

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